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House bill · H.R. 9579 (119th Congress)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 3, 2026

Sponsor: Al Green (U.S. Representative, TX-9, Democratic)

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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

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Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in statute and revise the duties, reporting requirements, and authorities of its Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Homeland Security · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

21

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Related bills

  • H.R. 8103, 118th CongressRelated bill in another Congress

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Full history

  1. Jul 3, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

  2. Jul 3, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

  3. Jul 2, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. Jul 2, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  5. Jul 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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